CryptoCounsel

Open Banking, Financial Data Rights, and What it Means for Crypto

In the latest episode of CryptoCounsel, Frank [https://www.wiley.law/people-FrankScaduto] is joined by his Wiley colleague Duane Pozza [https://www.wiley.law/people-DuanePozza] for a deep dive into open banking with guest Steve Boms, Founder and President of Allon Advocacy and Executive Director of the Financial Data and Technology Association of North America. They discuss the CFPB's rule on personal financial data rights and its impact on crypto services and financial innovation — and what may happen next. Tune in to learn more about the unfolding policy debate over open banking and how it impacts crypto access and the future of fintech and financial services.

What D.C. Gets Right (and Wrong) About Crypto

In the latest episode of CryptoCounsel, Tim Hite – former House Financial Services Committee counsel and current Policy Director at Exodus – joins Frank and Isaac to unpack the evolution of crypto legislation on Capitol Hill. From the early days of the Token Taxonomy Act to the bipartisan momentum behind FIT 21 and the GENIUS Act, Tim offers a rare insider's view of how Congress, regulators, and the crypto industry have collided and collaborated over the past decade. Tune in for firsthand insights into crypto's legal and legislative trajectory.

Everything's Bigger in Texas – Even Crypto

In this episode of CryptoCounsel, Frank and Lauren are joined by Lee Bratcher of the Texas Blockchain Council to unpack why Texas is fast becoming the epicenter of digital asset innovation. From strategic Bitcoin reserves to energy grid dynamics and the future of crypto regulation, this conversation dives deep into the state's bold legislative moves, the role of Bitcoin mining, and what's next for blockchain policy. Tune in now to hear how Texas is shaping the future of crypto – and why it matters to you.

Crypto Advocacy in Action: A Conversation with Coinbase's Nick Carden

In this episode, Frank welcomes two distinguished guests: Nick Carden, Associate General Counsel at Coinbase, and Michael Toner, Chair of Wiley's Election Law and Government Ethics Practice. Together, they discuss the rollercoaster political atmosphere surrounding crypto, including the challenges of "regulation by enforcement" under the previous administration and the proactive steps the industry has taken for clearer regulatory frameworks. Tune in for a comprehensive look at the ever-evolving intersection of crypto and politics!

Welcome to CryptoCounsel 2.0!

Welcome to CryptoCounsel 2.0! Frank is back, and he's brought some new friends into the fold. Meet Lauren Lerman, a regulatory lawyer who advises telecommunications and emerging technology clients, including in the AI and FinTech space, and Isaac Wyant, a white-collar and litigation attorney who focuses on government-adjacent litigation and crypto law. Together, they kick off this new iteration of the podcast with a bang! In this episode, they break down the timeline of the Trump Administration's significant impact on the crypto landscape since taking office, highlighting key regulatory developments and implications for the industry. They also share insights from the 2025 DC Blockchain Summit, providing a download on what leading figures in the space see for the future of digital assets.